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1st & 2nd August 2026
LEAMINGTON SPA
10am-6pm
Richard Webb - Hand Cut Originals
Website:
handcutoriginals
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Sanctuary
Tump
Copper Tree
Biography
My mission is to strive forward to keep pursuing the passion I have for my art. My art evolves as time progresses and I want to keep on this journey for as long as possible because it is interesting and exciting! It’s great to sell art as it is my my main income but nothing comes close to the buzz and reward I get than when I experience somebody connecting with my work and seeing their reaction. Long may that continue and remain the driving force behind me pushing forward, to keep exploring and to create better work that continues to engage people in a positive way.
inspiration
Inspiration often comes from my love for the great outdoors and the countryside which influence my nature based compositions and landscapes. A keen walker and cyclist, my journeys are often interrupted by stopping to take a picture of something that has caught my eye! These images can often spark an idea in some shape or form.
One of my recent pieces called ‘Sanctuary’ was directly influenced by a cycle ride out in mid-wales. I noted a cottage with a light in the window shining like a beacon against the backdrop and expanse of the Elan Valley. This provided me with a narrative of a safe place or sanctuary for the basis of this piece.
medium
My style combines both hand-cut elements and mixed-media. Each piece is hand-cut from a variety of materials including various papers, metals and painted layers. These layers form a composite to create the finished peice. I also explore 3D elements with some of my work which creates depth and interest through the influence of light and shadow. Particular attention is given to the materials I use in the layers. For example, I hand-burnish copper sheet and hand-paint paper layers to add texture and interest.
As my style continues to evolve I’m the first to admit that I can go off-piste now and again and this is evident in my range of work! However I always try to maintain my simplistic and minimalist approach. I also illustrate with creative applications where the mouse takes over from the scalpel and I recreate some of my originals into a digital form.